In this post I will share pictures and information with you that will help you get a better idea of how we fit into the constant movement of water, and what impact do we have on this precious resource.
This movement of water is known as the Water Cycle.
Our participation in this never ending event,
and how we handle this huge responsibility,
will determine our fate.
This is a picture demonstrating water's journey.
Our starting point will be where water is stored.
Water collects in Earth's vast network of oceans, massive lakes, and man made reservoirs.
Other places that store water could include ponds, swimming pools, and most anything that acts as a container for this precious liquid.
Despite the fact that 70% of the earth's surface is covered with water, so little is available for our use.
This pie graph gives you a very clear visual of how little water is available to mankind.
Evaporation is the vaporization of a liquid into the gaseous state. When water is heated by the sun, evaporation will occur, creating water vapor.
Whether water is heated by the sun or another source of heat, once hot enough the water will give off steam/water vapor.
Condensation is the process by which water vapor (gas) in the atmosphere turns into water (liquid state).
Condensation can occur very close to the ground also.
This form of condensation we call fog.
Condensation will in turn, cause clouds too form.
Clouds are the visible water and ice particles floating up in the sky.
As the water collects in the clouds, the clouds become heavy. Gravity causes the water droplets to fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
The type of precipitation that will fall to the earth's surface depends on the temperature of the the atmosphere where the clouds are forming.
Sleet
As the ground becomes saturated with water and can hold no additional water, surface runoff will occur.
This excess water is then carried by brooks, streams or larger rivers.
This water will replenish the containers where the water originated.
Nissan Stadium is located on the east bank of the Cumberland River.
As water makes this journey, we need to be responsible for its potability and the resources it provides for our very existence.
If we continue to abuse this resource, we can expect more of this!
Red Tide along much of Florida's West coast.
This condition is the worse it has been in years.
Scientists believe that pollution from human sewage, agricultural runoff, contributes to red tides, along with rising ocean temperatures.
https://www.crystalgraphicsimages.com/view/cg2p62068721c/red-tide-beach-warning-sign-as-hazardous-natural-toxin-image
Garbage dumped in our oceans brought back to our shorelines by ocean currents.
Toxic waste from industry being discarded.
Toxic fumes from factories not only pollute our air, but our water as well. These toxic particles are brought back down to the surface of earth when it rains, and then are carried to all bodies of water by surface runoff.
Oil spills and other accidents that happen while harvesting and transporting oil.
Where are we headed, do you care, can this trend be reversed, or is it too late already.
All images of water pollution have been acquired at https://www.123rf.com/stock-photo/water_pollution
This is a problem that will only become bigger, unless all of mankind becomes active in halting this destruction. Here are a couple of links that you may find helpful in answering the question, WHAT CAN I DO.
https://cfpub.epa.gov/npstbx/files/cwc_wsb.pdf
https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-incredible-organizations-that-are-making-worlds-oceans-cleaner
I hope you found this content informative and has motivated you to become active in halting this destruction.
Thanks thebigsweed